Can they run it? Not very well (Ahmad Bradshaw had a deceptive 78 yards) and especially bad on short yardage. Rookie David Wilson lost a fumble. Can they protect Eli Manning? Not very well in this one, as DeMarcus Ware had two sacks. Three dropped passes by Victor Cruz. Sluggish opener.

DEFENSE C-

Giants knew they couldn’t let RB DeMarco Murray get untracked, but knowing and doing are two different things. Murray (20-131) absolutely killed the Giants, as did Dallas’ third WR, Kevin Ogletree (8-114, 2 TDs). Vaunted DEs were nullified and ace CB Corey Webster was subpar.

SPECIAL TEAMS B+

Only highlight in return game was 32-yard kickoff return by David Wilson. Lawrence Tynes made 22-yard FG and Steve Weatherford was outstanding, averaging 50 yards per punt. Cowboys got nothing done with their return game.

COACHING C

Tom Coughlin figured his team would come out flying but he figured wrong and said his club now has to eat humble pie. Can’t fault Kevin Gilbride for trying to run the ball, but it just wasn’t working.